Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2016 (named day). It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Friday, 21 October 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Islamic State: British Nationals Abroad
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral contribution of 24 May 2016, Official Report, column 422, on the number of British citizens who have travelled abroad to support Daesh, what progress his Department has made in obtaining that data; and if he will place that data in the Library.
- Answer
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In my letter to the hon. Member on 6 June, I set out that approximately 850 UK-linked individuals of national security concern have travelled to take part in the Syrian conflict. My understanding from the Home Office is that the position has not changed.
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- British nationals abroad Islamic State
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